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By shadav on 12/10/11 19:25 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned several Buick's and this is by far the worst one I have owned.
The one I traded in had 143,000 miles on it and was still running perfectly.
With the Rainier, I began have trouble around 60,000 miles.
The instrument panel had to be replaced, then the air conditioner blew hot air on the passenger side.
Then it was the transfer case, then the air bags used in the suspension area began leaking.
At this very moment, it is parked in my garage with a broken water pump.
I haven't driven it in 4 months.
Instead, I bought a used vehicle that I paid cash for to get around town in.
It has been much more reliable than the Buick.
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By terror on the road on 10/15/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I started having problems a week ago with the check engine light coming on. I took it to the buick daler here in selma, they found no problem. I was advised to go to larry puckett in prattville. I live about 50mins. from prattville.Anyway, halfway there my truck caught on fire from behind,which I was unaware of until I heard a noise like a blown out tire. To my surprise,when I got out with my teenager daughter and a set of twins; the rear of the truck was on fire.By te time I picked up the kids and ran, the entire rainier was engulfed in flames.The fire was so intense it consumed the entire under carrage,air stablizer,the complete motor,the stepping bar,and two tires, it could have exploxed
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By Gort on 03/08/10 09:23 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned a lot of vehicles and this is by far the best. Great performance, I feel like a King driving this. All the options you could ask for. Quite smooth ride. You just cannot beat this SUV. I stumbled upon it by accident and will never buy anything other than a Buick SUV again. People need to stop complaining about the mpg. Its an SUV if you want better than 25 mpg get a geo metro. I get 15-16 in city and 18- 21 highway. So impressed I wish I could write more in this space. Perfect SUV for a family looking for performance, reliability, safety, room, comfort, options, quite smooth ride, good looks inside and out, not to mention you will be driving something that not everyone else drives.
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By born1980 on 08/15/07 08:19 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We had been looking mostly at imports and then stumbled upon this little known beauty. It is amazing the amount of car we got for the price. It is hands down the quietest vehicle I have driven, cars included.
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By Joseph on 01/12/07 10:16 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased my Rainier 12/06. Have driven it about 600 miles so far. Love it! I wish I had gotten it alot sooner. I have driven, and was willing to buy the new '06 Explorer, but after driving it and deciding it wasn't all what they said, I decided to try a Pathfinder. Too expensive. So I decided to try a TrailBlazer, Envoy and such. Drove the Buick and was sold! I love the power, quietness, options and such. Explorer comes with one power-point, where Buick has three. Also if you go to U-haul they won't rent you a trailer if you have a Explorer. Enough said about the tranny.
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By Will on 01/03/07 17:53 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Smooth and quiet ride. Great truck on a long trip. Love all the options. Great value. Too bad Buick does not know how to market this vehicle as I do not fit the over 50 age group who would "rather be driving a Buick". I bought the truck by a chance viewing on the car lot.
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By Latana on 08/21/06 14:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned my Rainier since 12/31/2003. I have loved it from day one. I bought it sight unseen from a recommendation and have never regretted it. Mine is loaded. DVD system, Bose sound system with 6 cd changer, XM radio, OnStar, every option they had was on this SUV. It was my first SUV after always owning big luxury cars. I have never had to have any service but oil changes.
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By frobert micco on 06/11/06 21:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have had this car for 60,000 miles. I am 67, have owned a large number of cars, domestic and import. I can tell you, this one is the best.
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By WinterDrive on 04/12/06 11:59 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is great SUV for long distance traveling, towing and light off-roading (which means beyond graded gravel). Winter driving performance has been outstanding. No mechnical issues barring an overiced rear wiper. V8 performance is great, with decent mileage (19+ on the highway). Interior is a bit underwhelming for the price, but functions well and has also stood up well (no squeaks or rattles).
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By rbranscum on 10/18/05 14:04 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Buick Rainier CXL Plus AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Extremely comfortable. I am in sales and spend a lot of time in it. It is very quiet and the heated seats and moonroof are great. Also the Bose sound system is a wonderful plus. I have the awd model and have had problems with it. It wants to engage sometimes when you are backing up. The dealership has not been able to stop it from doing it. Otherwise, great vehicle
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